#state-law

#state-law

Two separate court rulings in Michigan created exemptions in the MCPA, limiting state enforcement of consumer protections and increasing reliance on the CFPB for consumer rights.

Critics accuse the board and system officials of taking a heavy-handed approach and targeting specific topics or courses, while state officials have argued revisions were necessary both to simplify the curriculum and to strip it of "indoctrination."

The Federal Circuit determined that BearBox's conversion claim was actually seeking patent-like protection for unpatented technology, which violates established Supreme Court precedents like Bonito Boats.

The lawsuit argues that the UC system's hiring policies are discriminatory, calling for a court ruling that would enable undocumented students to work legally under state law.

The ongoing struggle over gun rights versus gun control reflects deep political divides; a 2023 Gallup survey shows that 84% of Democrats favor stricter laws, compared to just 31% of Republicans.

The group of Republican attorneys general warned that adopting the divestment proposal could drive states to terminate relations with Brown, affecting university finances and funding.